Why Elizabeth II will not deliver the Queen’s Speech for the first time in 59 years

Isabel II He will not be able to pronounce tomorrow, Tuesday, the so-called Queen’s Speech, with which he traditionally inaugurates the parliamentary year in the House of Lords (lower), after the decision adopted together with his doctors.

“The Queen continues to experience episodic mobility problems and, in consultation with her doctors, has reluctantly decided that she will not participate in the State Opening of Parliament tomorrow.” Buckingham Palace said in a statement.

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In his place, it will be his son and crown prince, Carlos, who will read the speech in which the Government details its priorities for the parliamentary year that begins tomorrow, Tuesday.

In addition to the Prince of Wales, the Queen’s grandson, William, Duke of Cambridge, will also be present at the ceremony.

It will be the first time since 1963 that the 96-year-old British sovereign has missed this ceremony, one of the most solemn and representative of the monarchical exercise.

Until the last moment, his presence remained in doubt since Elizabeth II’s wish was to participate in the speech, although it had already been announced that Prince Charles would be his replacement if necessary.

The queen’s public appearances are becoming less frequent, although it is expected that she will be able to participate in some way in the pomp and circumstance scheduled for the first week of June, when her Platinum Jubilee will be commemorated, the 70th anniversary since she was crowned, which making her the longest-living monarch in UK history.

Source: Elcomercio

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